Books, Travel, and Family Life in Thailand
I have waited 14 years to finally go to Disneyland Hong Kong–a shining promise sworn to every kid. Yet, our feet have stepped on the park only this year, already married and with a child. We would have wanted for Tikoy to grow up a little bit more before planning a trip to Hong Kong…
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Patrick Phillips said that based on research the average blog is dead after a mere 100 days. So, if bloggers get past 100 days, that’s already note-worthy. This June, we are celebrating our first anniversary. If we survived the first 365 days, then that means we already lived three times than the average. Honestly, when…
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We were packing for a short trip to Cebu when I realized that ¾ of our luggage was taken up by Atticus’s stuff, especially his diapers. We would have opted to buy in the area but since we were attending a destination wedding, we’re not entirely sure if there will be any available. It wasn’t…
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Our first brush with Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar was at my wife’s friend’s wedding. It was a quick glimpse of the place as we weren’t able to go around except for the venues where the ceremony and reception was held. But even then, we couldn’t help but swoon at the glory of old Manila.…
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This year, Abi and I attended baby and parenting fairs for the first time. Since we spent the first six months of Abi’s pregnancy in Mindanao, we didn’t have much access to these kind of events. As a couple, we had experiences in book fairs and wedding fairs, but baby and parenting fairs are totally…
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The interiors were already promising as we stepped into Maayo Hotel’s basement, and taking a whiff of their signature Hibiscus scent on our way to the seventh floor lobby, we knew we’re in for a relaxing stay. Cebuano folk songs arranged as an instrumental music of ukelele and bandurria can be heard within the hotel’s…
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Abi was already researching homemade baby food recipes while she was still pregnant with Atticus. For her, teaching our baby how to eat well is one of the most exciting parts of his upcoming milestones, aside from the fact that she has always loved cooking. And so at exactly 6 months old, Atticus had his…
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We wanted a staycation for the family during the Christmas season but then our frugal spirit reminds us not to. Like most Filipinos, the holidays compel us to spend more as the noche buena and gift-giving season approaches. After some brainstorming, we finally settled with a hotel that has the following amenities: Affordable– it has…
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The three things that we consider when buying baby products for Atticus are functionality, minimalism and if it sparks joy. The first time we saw Tiny Bud’s Tiny Garden on their online store, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. It is functional. When Atticus started eating solid food, we realized that we…
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Don’t you just love how everything can be bought online? Take baked goods, in particular. You simply choose from an array of baked goodies, submit your order, transfer payment, and get them at your doorstep. Today, there are possibly hundreds, if not thousands of IG bakers available in Metro Manila alone, and one particular baker…
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Mark x Abi 